The Working Man

In your tired eyes
there is warmth
radiating from your love.

In your quiet sigh
there is dedication
born of integrity.

In your quiet contemplation
there is longing
to reach your full potential.

You wake each morning
to step out into a world
that your son will one day inherit.

as the morning sun fills
the room with its warm glow
you iron your shirt
with attention to detail -

as you spray on your
cologne that lingers long after
you close the door behind you -

your son watches
learning the actions of
love,
dedication,
integrity,
potential
and we love you for it.